Helen Ruth Rausaw de­parted this earthly life and entered eternal life on Nov. 8, 2013.
Helen was a renowned mu­sician in the Dallas area. In her early age, her music teacher was from the Limestone area, Mrs. Marie Phil­lips Cherry of Groesbeck, whom she adored.
Helen served many years as music director at New Mount Hebron Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at New Mount Hebron Baptist Church, 1413 Dairy Road in Garland. Rev. Clifton L. Davis Jr., Helen’s brother, will officiate. Her brother, the Rev. Willie J. Davis will be the eulogist.
Heavenly Gate Funeral Services, 702 Gatewood Dr. in Garland is in charge of services. They may be reached at 972-240-2121, heavenlygatefuneralservices.com or on Facebook.